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Huge fire in London: More than 100 people evacuated, some injured PHOTO/VIDEO
The London Fire Brigade reported on the X network that 11 people were treated for smoke inhalation and that around 130 residents had to be evacuated from the building where the fire broke out and neighboring buildings.
Massive Fire Breaks out near London's Elephant and Castle Rail Station
A massive fire broke out on Monday near Elephant and Castle Railway Station in south London, according to the London Fire Brigade.
Large fire rips through south London railway arch
A large fire ripped through a railway arch beside Elephant and Castle station in south London on June 28, sending a ball of flame and plumes of black smoke billowing up high into the sky above the capital.
Police said the incident was not terror-related. There were no immediate reports of anyone being injured.
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Huge Fire in London Warehouse
Twenty fire engines and around 125 firefighters are tackling a fire at a warehouse in Barking, east London, the London Fire Brigade has said.
Officers were called to a single storey warehouse on Alfreds Way on Friday evening (15th May) after reports of a building being alight.
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Five Injured Following Explosion at London Tube Station
Police were evacuated from a Tube station during rush hour this evening after an explosion left five people injured.
Officers were called to the scene shortly after 7pm this evening following reports of people 'running' from Southgate station. British Transport Police, London Fire Brigade and London Ambulance Service all attended.
Fire Burns 5-star, 115-year-old Hotel in London
The five-star Mandarin Oriental in London, a 12-story building, caught fire Wednesday, according to reports.
From the BBC:
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Gas Leak in Central London Closes Train Station, Hotels Evacuated
A major gas leak in central London forced the closure of Charing Cross train station and the evacuation of hundreds of people from nearby nightclubs and hotels on Tuesday, quoted by Reuters.
Police closed the Strand, a major road artery that leads into Trafalgar Square - the very heart of the capital city - and advised people to avoid the area.
Metro station evacuated in Tower Hill, London
A Tube station has been evacuated after a phone charger exploded on a District Line train.
The London Fire Brigade said it had dealt with a “small explosion” from the device at Tower Hill.
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A Double-Decker Bus Has Crashed into a Shop in South London
A double-decker bus has crashed into a shop in south London, leaving two women trapped on the top deck, BBC reported.
London Fire Brigade (LFB) said the women were conscious and breathing.
Photos on social media show the vehicle on the pavement having smashed into the front of the Poggen Pohl Kitchen Design Centre in Lavender Hill, causing the shop front to collapse.
Fire Breaks Out in London's Camden Market
Ten fire engines and more than 70 firefighters responded to a fire in London's Camden Market, a well-known tourist attraction, early Monday morning, the London Fire Brigade said, reported BBC.
The blaze was under control by around 3 a.m. local time (10 p.m. ET), the fire service reported, but crews would continue to "damp down" the site into the morning to prevent any re-ignition.
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